Cook Leader

In order to qualify for this position resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education knowledge skills and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills knowledge and abilities as they relate to this position therefore applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Performs the daily operation of the Food Department.
• Conducts food preparation stocking dispensing inventory food safety scheduling and sanitation.
• Establishes work assignments for supervisors/managers approval and verifies cooks attendance.
• Implements and maintains cost control measurements developed with management.
• Prepares and serves a variety of meats poultry seafood soups hors oeuvres vegetables sauces and gravies using a full range of quantity cooking procedures common or frequently used with new or different recipes.
• Prepares on a day to day basis four or more menu items for one meal which involves planning and coordinating a variety of steps to ensure that all items are ready for serving at the same time; or prepares menu items using special or difficult recipes involving many steps ingredients or long preparation time.
• Works independently or with a full team of employees as required.
• Assists in setting PAR stock and rotation needs.
• Plans and prepares for special menus catering and special events.
• Receives merchandise required to prepare and dispense menu items.
• Works along with other employees sets the pace and demonstrates proper work methods.
• Ensures information is passed on to other employees from management.
• Checks work while in progress and when finished to ensure the Food and Beverage Managers instruction on work sequence procedure methods and deadlines are met.
• Ensures all food and equipment and other consumables are cleaned and maintained in accordance with the Medical Department Sanitation standards.
• Ensures all safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
• Ensures all operations are ready and in proper condition for the monthly inventories and inspections.
• Leads NA-4 Food Service Workers and NF-2 Mobile Sales Clerks in the performance of normal duties.
• Assists in preparing work schedules making adjustments and changes as needed.
• Provides training and guidance to staff.
• Helps screen applicants for employment in the food department
• Opens and/or closes facility on assigned shift.
• Participates in monthly inventories.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation. Background investigations are conducted using fingerprint identification and completion of background inquiry forms.
• Must successfully pass the E-verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• You must go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9.
• May be required to pass pre-employment examinations.
• A valid State drivers license is required to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge skills and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.

All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan series grade to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must possess a minimum of one year experience as a cook.
• Must remain current with 5-year Food Safety Certification.
• Ability to motivate other team members to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Prior supervisory experience is desired.
• Skill in planning coordinating and following time sequence steps to prepare food on time without overcooking or waste; ability to adjust recipes for servings required; recognize characteristics of food in deciding that raw materials are fresh; and judge prepared food by color consistency temperature odor and taste.
• Knowledge in food inventory and control techniques.
• Knowledge of all types of food safe food practices and recipes.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office programs or similar programs
• Ability to be congenial maintain a friendly disposition well-groomed in appearance have the ability to speak with authority and confidence and able to express thoughts in writing and through instruction.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

As part of the application process you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.

ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.

PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.

RELOCATION:

• NO Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest

KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• Social Security Card is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check. As of May 7 2025 The REAL ID act requires visitors to have a REAL ID or passport to access to Government Facilities. This will be a requirement for employment.
• A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.

NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at Although a Self-Check is not mandatory it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.